Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Navigating the bustling world of the restaurant industry comes with its own set of challenges, and one critical area that often flies under the radar is worker classification. Understanding whether your staff are employees or independent contractors isn’t just about following the rules—it’s key to maintaining a fair, compliant and smoothly running establishment.
Horizon Hospitality
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The food landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with an increasing number of consumers embracing plant-based diets. This shift is driven by a variety of factors, including concerns about health, the environment, and animal welfare. As a result, restaurants are increasingly integrating plant-based and alternative proteins into their menus to meet the needs of vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian customers.
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Hotelogix
OCTOBER 11, 2024
A no-show in the hotel industry occurs when a guest makes a reservation but fails to show up or cancel their booking in advance. This can lead to different challenges for hotels, leading to financial losses and wasted resources. Understanding the intricacies of no-shows is important for effective hotel management. The consequences can greatly impact the revenue streams, occupancy rates, and guest satisfaction.
Fast Casual
OCTOBER 11, 2024
A session at #QSRNext will look into current and future menu trends that can take your menu from ho-hum to a humdinger.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Hotelogix
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Hopper is a trusted platform for booking hotels with a solid reputation in the travel industry. Though it started with flight bookings, its move into hotel reservations has been widely appreciated. Hopper’s predictive pricing feature helps travelers find the best rates, using AI to track price changes and recommend the right time to book. With over eighty million downloads and partnerships with travel brands across the globe, Hopper has become one of the top choices for hoteliers and trav
EATER
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The best sweet, dry and blanc vermouth to use in cocktail recipes of every style, from Martinis to Negronis, according to bartenders.
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Revenue Hub
OCTOBER 11, 2024
In the quest to increase direct bookings, many hotels often find themselves limited by a narrow range of strategies. NB: This is an article from Travelboom Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date While marketing efforts such as social media or content creation help generate awareness, they don’t always capture a guest at the critical moment they are ready to book.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 11, 2024
An iconic hotel in the heart of Key West, Florida, partnered with Cogwheel Marketing to revitalize its online presence. Facing limited visibility in organic search, we undertook a comprehensive SEO campaign that would transform the hotel’s digital footprint. Despite initial hurdles, including low keyword rankings and minimal referring domains, our strategy led to a monumental increase in keyword rankings, organic traffic, and domain authority.
Revenue Hub
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Whether you’re responsible for one hotel or an entire portfolio, there are certain revenue management tasks that are simply too repetitive and add little value for the time they take. NB: This is an article from Duetto Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date For example, gathering data in an Excel spreadsheet for pricing decisions or manually adding in rate recommendations to your PMS.
Lodging Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2024
While projecting a ‘soft landing’ for the U.S. economy going forward, economist Bernard Baumohl acknowledged that much of the uncertainty surrounding the macroeconomy makes it very difficult to accurately forecast what lies ahead for the lodging industry in the near term. Speaking during the general session at The Lodging Conference, Baumohl—chief global economist at The Economic Outlook Group—began his remarks by saying the U.S. economy has been “remarkably resilient” over the last few years.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Revenue Hub
OCTOBER 11, 2024
How important is it to list on the GDS? And how well does the GDS perform compared to other distribution channels? NB: This is an article from D-Edge Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date To better understand the opportunities hotels are missing, we conducted an analysis of booking data from independent hotels and small to medium-sized hotel groups across Europe and Asia Pacific.
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Interior designer Celia Barrett Blake passed away on Oct. 3 at the age of 72 after a brief battle with lymphocytic leukemia. She was the founder/CEO/principal designer at Barrett Design Studio, headquartered in Jackson, MS, with a satellite office in New York City. The company’s interior designs can be seen in hotels across the U.S. We’ve been honored to feature her and her work in the pages of Hotel Business.
Revenue Hub
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The debate between “best-of-breed” and “all-in-one” solutions is not new; in fact, the war between these competing ideologies has waged on for many years, especially within the world of hospitality. NB: This is an article from Infor Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date On one hand, it’s rather easy to make a case for an all-in-one solution – if you can get everything you need, exactly as you need it, in one place, why would you divide and conquer?
Hotel Owner
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Locate in Kent has launched a new campaign looking to attract more hotel operators and investors to the county. The campaign stated that this is to meet rising visitor demand for mid-range and luxury accommodation county-wide. It comes alongside the emergence of strategic mixed-use development sites such as Otterpool Park, near Folkestone. Key locations in this campaign include Whitstable and neighbouring Herne Bay as well as Canterbury.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
Revenue Hub
OCTOBER 11, 2024
In today’s competitive hospitality landscape, hotels must go beyond offering a comfortable stay by creating personalized guest experiences that resonate with each traveler. NB: This is an article from TrustYou Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Personalization in hospitality has evolved beyond just recognizing a guest’s name — it’s about tailoring services, amenities, and communications to meet individual preferences.
Hotel Owner
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Savoy has announced the appointment of Rob Van Eyck as its new hotel manager from early January 2025. Van Eyck brings a depth of “operational luxury understanding to the helm, including invaluable knowledge of large-scale refurbishments”. He currently holds the position of hotel manager at Rocco Forte’s The Balmoral in Edinburgh, where he has overseen curating “memorable” guest experiences, whilst maintaining the property’s rich heritage.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As the curtains closed on the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia, the global tourism body announced the Italian capital of Rome as the host city for the 2025 WTTC Global Summit.
Hotel Owner
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Daish’s Holidays, an independent family-owned UK coach holiday group, has announced the acquisition of a new property on the seafront of Weston-Super-Mare. The Sandringham Hotel, based in Victoria Square, has been purchased for an undisclosed sum and now joins the company’s portfolio of hotels across England and Wales. The purchase of this 92-bed hotel is a strategic investment and marks a “significant milestone” in the company’s 45-year history.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with César Pérez, Director of Quality and Sustainability at Vincci Hotels, for another episode of the Shiji Insights podcast. Our conversation touched on several critical themes in hospitality today—hyper-personalization, employee satisfaction, sustainability, and the role of technology. It made me reflect on how the industry is evolving and, importantly, what remains unchanged: the significance of the human connection.
Hotel Owner
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Daish’s Holidays, a UK-based family-owned coach holiday group, has acquired The Sandringham Hotel in Weston-Super-Mare. This 92-bed hotel, located on the seafront in Victoria Square, is a key investment for Daish’s, aligning with their strategic goal of expanding to this popular coastal destination. The acquisition strengthens the company’s portfolio, which already spans England and Wales, and supports its long-term growth.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Hotel Equities (HE) and Beechwood Pinnacle announced the opening of the AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown. Located in the historic Rialto Building at 906 Grand Boulevard, the highly anticipated hotel brings a blend of sophistication, luxury, and rich history to the heart of downtown Kansas City. The 239-guest room hotel is co-owned and developed by Beechwood Pinnacle and Hotel Equities serves as the operator.
Hotel Owner
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Parade House in the historic centre of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, has been brought to market for a guide freehold price of £950k. Located just 20 minutes from Regency Bath and with transport routes to London and Bristol, the Grade I-listed Parade House was built in around 1720 for the wealthy cloth merchant Robert Houlton and is one of the town’s “finest and most iconic” buildings.
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Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Coming out of a high-inflation, high-interest-rate environment, which negatively impacted hotel transactions in Europe in 2023, transaction activity increased to the highest levels since 2019 in the first half of 2024. Reaching €10.6 billion, the total volume transacted increased by 123% year-on-year, already reaching the total volume for the whole of 2023.
Hotel Owner
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Luxury Family Hotels has appointed Kasia Elliott as general manager of Fowey Hall. Elliott, who was previously deputy general manager at Woolley Grange in Bath, will take up her first general manager position at Luxury Family Hotels’ flagship property in Cornwall. Her career at Luxury Family Hotels spans over eight years, having taken up her first position as supervisor in 2016 at Woolley Grange.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Beyond Green – a global portfolio of some of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, resorts, and lodges – has announced the addition of seven new members. These properties, spanning Africa, Europe, and Latin America, are committed to adhering to more than 50 sustainability indicators aligned with global standards and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
HotStats
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Budgeting is like training for an Olympic marathon. Days are spent creating a plan to address weaknesses, build on strength and endurance, and hedge against unfortunate events. Money is earmarked for activities that hopefully will generate income or sponsorships to procure better equipment. A significant amount of time is spent too in scoping out conditions in the field and closest competitors.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 11, 2024
With the global tourism sector shifting towards greater sustainability, the meetings at the Organization’s Madrid headquarters advanced work around effective governance and harmonized measurement and monitoring.
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Due to Rosh Hashanah, the U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year (YOY) comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Oct. 5. Sept. 29 through Oct. 5 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 65.6% (-3.4%) ADR: $156.25 (-4.4%) RevPAR: $102.44 (-7.7%) Among the top 25 markets, Tampa saw the highest YOY increases in occupancy (+24.1% to 81.3%) and RevPAR (+22.1% to $125.39).
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Asher Adams, Autograph Collection, an adaptive reuse project that will transform the 1908 Union Pacific Depot into a sophisticated and glamorous 225-room hotel, will open on October 31, 2024. Alongside the restoration of the historic railroad passenger station, Asher Adams will include a new eight-story guestroom tower, signature charcoal-inspired New American restaurant, market and coffee shop, three distinct bars, state-of-the-art fitness center, and five meeting and event spaces that feature
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Hotel Equities (HE) and Beechwood Pinnacle have opened the AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown located in the historic Rialto Building in Kansas City, MO. The 239-room hotel was developed by Beechwood Pinnacle and is operated by Hotel Equities. The general contractor, VCC , and architect, Campo Architects , are also co-owners in the hotel with HE and Beechwood. “We are immensely proud to see the hotel come to life,” said Chet Patel, chief development officer, Beechwood Pinnacle. “The
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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